I am 74 years old. I was born with a Bicuspid valve. In December 2020 my heart doctor decide it was time to replace the valve. Had a TAVR replacement. Spent one night in Hospital. I had my 30 day follow up near the end of January and was back playing tennis by February 1. My one year follow up was good and all was well.
74 years old and a TAVR replacement
Recent Stories
Finding comfort in other people’s stories
By lending my voice to the conversation about valve disease, I hope my experiences can help other patients who feel as overwhelmed and intimidated as I first did, even in just a small way.
Nina Bamford’s story
Nina Bamford shares her experience with aortic stenosis. Nina recognized that her quality of life had declined due to valve disease, and sought treatment.
Linda shares to help others
After her symptoms started to worsen and her energy level dropped, Linda contacted her cardiologist and was diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis.
Susan shares her story to help others
I just thought that the shortness of breath with exercise was I wasn’t in as good of shape, my lungs had some scarring from radiation, and I had some chest tightness and I thought that was just anxiety.